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The Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia features an overnight in Dubrovnik, meaning passengers can explore the city, including sitting down for dinner, after the crowds have left. (Photo: Paloma Villaverde de Rico)

This Cruise Line Has 124 Mediterranean Sailings on Tap for 2028

Celestyal has unveiled its 2028 summer Mediterranean season, with 124 sailings across Greece, the Adriatic and the wider Mediterranean now on sale. Ranging from three to 14 nights, the itineraries include everything from shorter Greek Islands getaways to longer voyages spanning multiple countries.

Operating from March to November, sailing roundtrip from Athens, Celestyal Journey will offer eight departures of the 7-night Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia, calling at Kefalonia, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro; Bari, Italy; Corfu, Greece; and Katakolo, Greece; with an overnight in Dubrovnik, Croatia (prices start at $979 pp). The ship will also be sailing 30 departures of the 7-night Idyllic Greece, calling at Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Milos, Greece (prices start at $979 pp). For clients with more time on their hands, there’ll be 16 departures of the 14-night Mediterranean Icons cruise combining the two 7-night Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia and Idyllic Greece cruises (prices start at $1,769 pp).

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Operating from March to November, also sailing roundtrip from Athens, Celestyal Discovery will offer 35 departures of the 3-night Iconic Greek Islands, calling at Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Patmos, Crete and Santorini, Greece (prices start at $569 pp). Additionally, Discovery’s 4-night Iconic Greek Islands itinerary will offer 35 departures, calling at Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini, Greece (prices start at $729 pp). Fares for all cruise itineraries are inclusive of meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.

John Diorio, Celestyal’s VP & Managing Director North America, said in a media statement, “The Mediterranean is at the heart of everything we do, and the 2028 itineraries builds on our long-standing expertise in the region. With a mix of both shorter and longer itineraries, we’re giving guests the flexibility to explore in a way that suits them, whether that’s a quick escape through the Greek Islands or a more in-depth journey across multiple destinations.

“The return of these well-loved itineraries, combined with our premium casual approach, allows guests to experience the perfect blend of iconic landmarks and hidden gems—while enjoying great value with the immersive, destination-led experiences for which we’re known.”